Traditional CCTV is a passive system; it records what happens but does nothing to stop it. scOS is a proactive intelligence system designed to prevent crime before it occurs. The core of our system is MotionX technology, which focuses on 'important activity' rather than just motion. This means it won't be triggered by wind, animals, or shadows, eliminating the false alarms common with standard systems. Unlike traditional CCTV, which requires you to set up 'motion masks,' MotionX works out of the box to recognise people and vehicles. When a threat is detected, scOS intervenes with automatic boundary detection, triggering lights and AI voice warnings. While CCTV gives you a recording of a crime, scOS ensures the crime never happens by deterring the intruder at the boundary.

Yes, scOS is brand agnostic and is compatible with most professional, wired IP cameras, such as Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Reolink, and Ubiquiti. During our professional UK installation, which takes about 4 to 6 hours, our engineers will integrate your existing cameras with the scOS Intelligence Hub. This 'upgrades' your current cameras with MotionX AI, DVLA vehicle recognition, and proactive deterrent features. We recommend wired systems over wireless because they are more reliable and cannot be jammed by criminals. This allows Helsby residents to enhance their home security using their existing hardware while gaining the most advanced AI protection available.

scOS uses a three-layer deterrent strategy. The first layer is Presence Simulation, our primary passive deterrent. It learns your daily routines and replicates them when you're away, making your home look occupied by turning lights on and off in a natural pattern. The second layer is MotionX detection, which identifies genuine threats the moment they enter your property, even if they are wearing masks or hoods. The third layer is Active Intervention. If an intruder is detected, scOS triggers an escalating response, starting with instant lighting and moving to authoritative voice warnings from external IoT speakers. By challenging an intruder at the property boundary, scOS removes their anonymity and makes your home a 'hard target' that criminals will want to avoid.

Your privacy is our priority. scOS is a 100% UK-based company, and all your data is stored in secure, GDPR-compliant UK data centres. We use a hybrid processing model: our Intelligence Hub handles most tasks locally on your property for speed and privacy, only using our secure cloud for more complex AI analysis. We never sell your data to third parties. You have total control over your 24/7 recordings, which are stored for up to two weeks and can be accessed securely through our app. This ensures that while your Helsby home is protected by the latest AI, your personal data remains private and under your control.

A video doorbell is a reactive tool that only shows you who is at your front door. scOS is a comprehensive intelligence system that protects your entire property. While a doorbell might alert you when someone is already at your entrance, scOS detects intruders the moment they step onto your driveway or into your garden. It uses AI to monitor your entire property boundary, providing 360-degree protection. Additionally, scOS doesn't require you to manually speak to someone; it uses automated, AI-driven voice deterrents to challenge intruders instantly. It’s the difference between a digital peephole and a professional security system that actively prevents crime.

Helsby has a very low property crime rate of 6.65, which is excellent for residents. However, a low crime rate can sometimes lead to complacency, making homes 'soft targets' for opportunistic thieves who may travel from nearby cities like Chester or Liverpool. scOS provides a proactive layer of security that doesn't sleep. Our AI-driven system monitors your property 24/7, ensuring that your home is protected by the most advanced technology available. By making your property a 'hard target' with visible deterrents and intelligent monitoring, you significantly reduce the risk of being targeted by criminals.

Helsby’s location near Helsby Hill means that many properties have large gardens and are surrounded by wildlife. Our MotionX technology is designed to ignore the movement of animals, birds, and swaying trees, ensuring that you only get alerted to genuine threats. This eliminates the false alarms that are common with standard motion-sensing systems, providing you with peace of mind that your system is only alerting you when it really matters.

scOS features integrated DVLA Vehicle Recognition, which is a powerful tool for Helsby residents. The system reads the number plates of vehicles entering your property and checks them against the national database. This allows it to identify suspicious vehicles or those with cloned plates. If an unknown or flagged vehicle lingers near your home, scOS can alert you immediately. This is an essential feature for preventing 'car-key' burglaries, as it allows you to identify potential threats before they even step out of their vehicle.